The best things to do this weekend, 2-4 August
The best things to do this weekend, 2-4 August
Our top picks of the best things to get up to: theatre in Clapham, delicious dining in Teddington, jazz at Fulham Palace, fascinating live performances at Hampton Court, and a fun AFC Wimbledon event for the footie fanatics!
Pictured: Jazz on the Lawn at Fulham Palace (c) Jonathon Vines
Theatre
Wormholes
Omnibus Theatre, Clapham
A domestic abuse survivor, imprisoned by recollections of the past that she can’t make sense of, finds herself in a secure mental facility being questioned by police. But what is her crime? A gripping, relevant tale about the effects of coercion in relationships.
Food
One One Four
Teddington
From the team behind Hideaway, Bone Idyll and Cento Uno, One One Four is their grown-up sibling. On the menu there are delicious contemporary seasonal dishes like risotto primavera with courgette and goats’ cheese foam, and a gorgeous duck breast with potato mille feuille. The atmosphere is relaxed and the surroundings elegant.
Music
Jazz on the Lawn
Fulham Palace, 2-3 August
Enjoy two evenings of jazz on the lawn at Fulham Palace. Bring your friends, family and a picnic for a night filled with enchanting melodies and summer vibes.
Art & Culture
Unheard Voices
Hampton Court Palace
Live performances take place each day to celebrate the lives and remarkable stories of less well-known individuals from the Palace’s history. You can explore the Tudor world of trade and piracy, the meaning of love through music and the story of an Indian princess campaigning for women’s suffrage. Included in general admission!
Photo by Richard Lea-Hair © Historic Royal Palaces
Family fun
AFC Wimbledon Season Launch Event
Wimbledon Quarter, 4 August
Save the date for an exciting event ahead of the new football season, celebrating Wimbledon’s very own football club! You can enjoy appearances from Haydon the Womble, visit stalls from the AFC Wimbledon Foundation, Wimbledon in Sporting History, and the Dons Local Action Group and watch interviews and chats with players from the men’s and women’s teams.
